Product Information

The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese Lunar dragon include 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012. Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be confident, enterprising, independent, self-assured, brave and passionate.

99.9% Pure Silver

The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality.

Coloured Dragon Reverse Design

The reverse of the coin depicts a purple dragon and a representation of a ‘pearl of wisdom’. The colour purple is symbolic of wealth and is considered to represent purity and healing. The Chinese character for ‘dragon’ and the inscription YEAR OF THE DRAGON also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

Limited Mintage

Only 5,000 coins in special ANDA Coin Show packaging will be released.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as Australian legal tender, the obverse of the coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.

Coin Show Presentation Packaging

The coin is housed in a display case and shipper identifying it as The Perth Mint’s official 2012 Brisbane Coin Show Special.